Reverse light problem?!

marestang00 · February 15th, 2011, 06:54 AM

I figured the bulbs werw blown so I replace them and they still don't work...any suggestions?

bigdawg042891@aol.com · February 15th, 2011, 08:38 AM

i have the same problem so let me know what u find out

bigdawg042891@aol.com · February 16th, 2011, 01:46 PM

anything?

mustangmike! · February 16th, 2011, 02:33 PM

... well if your taillights and brake lights work, im guessing its not a fuse ...

Check wiring to bulb. If you have a meter, check and see if its getting power...
Next would be a guess of whatever switch engages when you put it in R needs to be checked ...

marestang00 · February 16th, 2011, 04:25 PM

Thanks for the help...we are going to check the wiring...

Mr. Red Pony · February 16th, 2011, 11:17 PM

Ever heard of a fuse? Auto or manual? Could be that the reverse light switch is not plugged in.

Mr. Red Pony · February 16th, 2011, 11:23 PM

yellowstang6r · February 17th, 2011, 03:16 PM

If its JUST the reverse lights not working, and the brake lights work...put the car in reverse (ignition on, engine off) and have someone stand behind the car to let you know when the reverse lights come on.

Then crawl under the car (properly supported, or however you do it so you can get under it to fiddle w/ the tranny). There are 2(?) wires (on my car I think there is 2) attached to the driver's side exterior of the tranny. Wiggle, unplug, and replug it a few times. I think its white iirc. The light should flick on if its the right switch. If so, clean it off and get some Dielectric grease to put on it and then re-install (make sure it works when you re-attach it). Then go in and out of reverse several times to make sure it works.

If this works, you can donate some moneys to my Vortech/Intercooler build fund

February 15th, 2011, 06:54 AM	#1
marestang00 Newbie 2000 Mustang 3.8L V6 unknown Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Reverse light problem?! I figured the bulbs werw blown so I replace them and they still don't work...any suggestions?

February 15th, 2011, 08:38 AM	#2
bigdawg042891@aol.com Regular 01 v6 stang 15.4@92mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 128 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have the same problem so let me know what u find out __________________ 2004 3.9l, O/R H with pacesetter L/Ts and flowmaster 40s,s/d coil pack, spec stage 2 clutch, 93 octane tune, msd wires, chin spoiler, black out vinyl, 8.8, 3:73s and tlok, windstar with custom fenderwell cai, dropped 1.25 in back and 1.5 in front

February 16th, 2011, 01:46 PM	#3
bigdawg042891@aol.com Regular 01 v6 stang 15.4@92mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 128 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	anything? __________________ 2004 3.9l, O/R H with pacesetter L/Ts and flowmaster 40s,s/d coil pack, spec stage 2 clutch, 93 octane tune, msd wires, chin spoiler, black out vinyl, 8.8, 3:73s and tlok, windstar with custom fenderwell cai, dropped 1.25 in back and 1.5 in front

February 16th, 2011, 02:33 PM	#4
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	... well if your taillights and brake lights work, im guessing its not a fuse ... Check wiring to bulb. If you have a meter, check and see if its getting power... Next would be a guess of whatever switch engages when you put it in R needs to be checked ... __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

February 16th, 2011, 11:17 PM	#6
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Ever heard of a fuse? Auto or manual? Could be that the reverse light switch is not plugged in. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

February 16th, 2011, 04:25 PM	#5
marestang00 Newbie 2000 Mustang 3.8L V6 unknown Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the help...we are going to check the wiring...

February 16th, 2011, 11:23 PM	#7
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	__________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

February 17th, 2011, 03:16 PM	#8
yellowstang6r Enthusiast 2001 Mustang V6 never ran it Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Selinsgrove, PA Posts: 703 iTrader: 2 reviews	If its JUST the reverse lights not working, and the brake lights work...put the car in reverse (ignition on, engine off) and have someone stand behind the car to let you know when the reverse lights come on. Then crawl under the car (properly supported, or however you do it so you can get under it to fiddle w/ the tranny). There are 2(?) wires (on my car I think there is 2) attached to the driver's side exterior of the tranny. Wiggle, unplug, and replug it a few times. I think its white iirc. The light should flick on if its the right switch. If so, clean it off and get some Dielectric grease to put on it and then re-install (make sure it works when you re-attach it). Then go in and out of reverse several times to make sure it works. If this works, you can donate some moneys to my Vortech/Intercooler build fund __________________ Pretty.............................Slow Mods: Apparently more than 250 characters

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